System Engineer Level 1

WOOD Federal Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $119,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WOOD is seeking a System Engineer Level 1 to support a high-priority mission in the Annapolis Junction area. The role partners with government stakeholders, senior engineers, and cross-disciplinary teams to shape system architectures, develop requirements, and maintain the technical integrity of complex systems. It offers hands-on experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, from concept exploration and design through integration, validation, and deployment.

The position is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with no telework and a day shift. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph. The stated salary range is $119,000 to $140,000 per year; starting salary depends on education and experience. Applicants should submit a resume detailing their qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field; five additional years of systems engineering experience may substitute for the degree.
• At least 1 year of experience with legal or technical aspects of Intelligence Community Privacy Compliance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs, CONOPS, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements.
• Lead and support design and development activities in alignment with system architectures, including DoDAF and SOA.
• Develop system architecture documentation and system design artifacts.
• Integrate requirements, technologies, and operational constraints into system designs, providing technical leadership.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through systems engineering management plans and integration/test plans.
• Support interface definition, design, and configuration management across teams.
• Engage with government oversight personnel on systems engineering issues, risks, and technical considerations.
• Collaborate with program personnel, senior executives, and cross-functional teams to support shared understanding and alignment.
• Generate alternative system concepts and evaluate design solutions.
• Allocate process budgets and error budgets to system components.
• Define verification methods, evaluation criteria, and plans to ensure systems meet requirements.
• Develop and contribute to systems engineering documents, including Systems Engineering Plans, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, and Initial Capabilities Documents.
• Resolve action items from configuration control boards, design reviews, and program/test reviews.
• Derive lower-level requirements and ensure they are clear, complete, and verifiable.
• Develop derived requirements for information assurance services and mechanisms, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, authentication, access control, cryptographic technologies, and key management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Training, certifications, and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level